ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
promote
evasive
liability

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
egotist
objectionable
rancorous
mediate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
camaraderie
inflammatory
combustion

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
stern
impartial
repentant
avian

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
plaudits
dreadful
epitaph

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."